1898 Morgan Dollar MS-63 NGC
Numismatic
1898 Morgan Dollar MS-63 NGC
The 1898 Morgan silver dollar represents a classic era of American coinage. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint with no mint mark, this specimen has been certified in Mint State 63 (MS-63) condition. It is composed of 90 percent silver and 10 percent copper, weighing 26.73 grams with a diameter of 38.1 mm and a thickness of 3.1 mm. The coin contains 0.7734 troy ounces of pure silver, representing a total mintage of 5,884,000 pieces from that year. Designed by George T. Morgan, the obverse displays a left-facing profile of Lady Liberty. She wears a Phrygian cap decorated with cotton and wheat, symbolizing American agriculture. This side is framed by thirteen stars, the date 1898, and the Latin motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. The reverse showcases a bald eagle with its wings spread wide, grasping arrows and an olive branch. This central image is encircled by the inscriptions UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE DOLLAR, and the motto IN GOD WE TRUST.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1898 |
| Grade | MS-63 (NGC) |
| Legal-tender face value | 1 Dollar |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 0.7734 troy oz |
| Purity | .900 |
| Diameter | 38.1 mm |
| Thickness | 3.1 mm |
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